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'Liveable future' at risk: UN climate report warns of species extinction, insect-borne diseases, deadly heatwaves, megastorms & more https://ift.tt/vH47Msb

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Such events will accelerate in coming decades even if the fossil fuel pollution driving climate change is rapidly brought to heel, the 195-nation IPCC warned. As nations struggle to bend the curve of carbon dioxide emissions downward, they must also prepare for a climate onslaught that in some cases can no longer be avoided, the report made clear.

Finland in 'historic' decision to supply arms to Ukraine https://ift.tt/jKeTNbW

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Helsinki will send 1,500 rocket-launchers, 2,500 assault rifles, 150,000 rounds of ammunition, and 70,000 servings of field rations, said Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen.

What does sanctions on Russian Central Bank mean? https://ift.tt/pZTOt0q

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Among the actions taken by the US and its allies, they have decided to disconnect sanctioned Russian banks from SWIFT- the global interbank payment settlement platform. Besides, the Russian Central Bank’s ability to defend the ruble to counter the impact of the sanction is curtailed

Ukraine invasion getting 'more and more ruthless': EU https://ift.tt/7GWoTS6

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Borrell said the EU had in addition "mobilised" its satellite centre in Madrid to provide Ukraine with geospatial intelligence following a request from Kyiv.

Defence Expo 2022 to have event for startups to pitch ideas in front of live audience, investors https://ift.tt/7npLG09

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iDEX, which works under the defence ministry, supports the defence startups in the country. The ministry said Invest4iDEX will be one of the top highlights of Defence Expo 2022. "Innovation is gradually becoming the most important factor in determining the effective power of a nation in modern military warfare," it added.

Rally around to stop BJP's designs, Omar Abdullah tells like minded parties https://ift.tt/LCjTkB8

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When Article 370 was revoked on August 5, 2019, some of whom they had believed to be friends remained silent. Though they thought that such people would speak up against the 'unjust' way Jammu and Kashmir was treated by the Centre, they remained silent to the development.

BP exiting stake in Russian oil and gas company Rosneft https://ift.tt/G2kKFUL

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​​The British company also said its CEO, Bernard Looney, and former BP executive Bob Dudley will immediately resign from Rosneft's board. ``Like so many, I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the situation unfolding in Ukraine and my heart goes out to everyone affected. It has caused us to fundamentally rethink BP's position with Rosneft,'' Looney said in a statement.

Nepal withstands Chinese pressure to ratify US Millennium Challenge Corporation package https://ift.tt/enDhEN6

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MCC is a grant in aid wherein Nepal gets $ 500 million for infrastructural projects. Infrastructural projects envisaged under MCC are India-Nepal cross border connectivity projects, including roads and transmission line, ET has learnt.

BJP meets West Bengal Governor , seeks fresh polls in 107 civic bodies https://ift.tt/e0fLXmN

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The party said in its letter to the SEC that the state poll panel "has failed to perform its role in ensuring a free and fair municipal election as directed by the hon'ble high court" resulting in widespread rigging in all 107 municipalties and attacks on BJP activists by TMC cadre.

Shreyas Iyer's third fifty in a row hands India 3-0 series sweep vs Sri Lanka https://ift.tt/BLb5TQD

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Chasing a target of 147, it was like a walk in the park for Shreyas, who smashed 73 not out off 45 balls to complete the chase in 16.5 overs after Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj enjoyed a brilliant run in the powerplay overs.

Ukraine-Russia Fallout: Creditworthiness of Indian companies come under scanner https://ift.tt/wcZ6ytd

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ICRA, CARE and India Ratings are now busy analysing sector-wise cause and effect. Defence, tea exports, steel, coal, pharmaceuticals, fertiliser, oil and gas are some of those local sectors that will likely face ramifications. Individual rating revisions may be the next step amid evolving scenarios.

Russia-Ukraine War: At least 150,000 people flee Ukraine to neighboring countries, says UNHCR https://ift.tt/Ni6cVZ3

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Russians push toward Ukraine's capital; residents take cover https://ift.tt/kj5J3yi

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Kyiv residents braced Saturday for another night sheltering underground, as Russian troops closed in on Ukraine's capital and skirmishes were reported on the outskirts. Ukraine's leader, meanwhile, vowed to continue fighting the Russian assault as he appealed for more outside help.

Uttar Pradesh Polls: Ground report from key constituencies in the fourth and fifth phases https://ift.tt/PpHhUeX

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While Lucknow East and Lucknow Cantonment are traditional bastions of BJP, Sarojini Nagar could pose a challenge to the party. Former joint director of the Enforcement Directorate Rajeshwar Singh is the BJP candidate. “He may be an encounter specialist but that does not matter for us,” says Nagendra Singh, a lawyer, whose vote has gone to SP’s Abhishek Mishra.

Uttar Pradesh polls: 61 seats in 12 districts go to polls today https://ift.tt/VXFzmEy

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Amethi, Rae Bareli, Sultanpur, Chitrakoot, Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Barabanki, Ayodhaya, Baharaich, Shrawasti and Gonda. In the 2017 polls, BJP had secured 47 out of the 61 seats while its partner, Apna Dal (Sonelal), had bagged three.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Fear dominates students stuck in bunkers with little food, water https://ift.tt/JK4EVB1

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An estimated 15,000 Indian nationals are stuck in Ukraine as the war is unfolding. Most of them are students pursuing their higher studies, mainly in medicine and language courses.

Pragga prodigy: The Rise and Rise of Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa https://ift.tt/48nfJoW

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In February 2022, Pragg laid low Carlsen at the online Airthings Masters Rapid Chess Tournament. With Carlsen, who was recently struck by Covid, on the other side of the world, Pragg was competing from his home with the local time approaching 3 am. After winning, he told the online interviewers, all that he was looking forward to was some sleep!

Biden’s ‘unresolved consultations’ talk signals displeasure with India https://ift.tt/DZkuibI

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U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday Washington is in still unresolved "consultations" with India, when asked if Washington and Delhi were fully in sync on a response to Russia's attack on Ukraine ahead of an expected U.N. Security Council.

IMA urges government to bring back stranded medical students https://ift.tt/Bpildcb

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Ukraine is the third most popular destination after China and the Philippines for Indian students who want to pursue medicine. There are about 18,000 medical students stuck in conflict-ridden Ukraine.

Maharashtra launches it's own Agriculture Export Policy; seeks consistency in centre's export policy to promote state's agri exports https://ift.tt/m687oOC

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The Government of India had unveiled its Agriculture Export Policy in December 2018, directing the state governments to draft their own policy. Accordingly, the state government had constituted a committee in May 2019 to draft the policy.

First batch of Indian students from Ukraine being evacuated via Romania https://ift.tt/Fc23Ahk

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The India students will be taken to Romanian capital Bucharest, which is at a distance of 500 kilometres from the Ukrainian-Romanian border. It takes anywhere between seven to nine hours to cover the distance by road.

India can be 3rd largest economy by 2030 on back of four big reforms: Arvind Panagariya https://ift.tt/HUPCzBp

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“I predict we will grow 7-8% in the next decade provided the Covid is behind us. However, if we want to reap the full benefits of reforms we need to open up and increase our scale of operations,” Panagariya said. He was referring to the four big reforms in the forms of Bankruptcy Code, labour reforms, GST and Corporate Tax.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: India Inc frets over spiking crude, input costs https://ift.tt/SgZThEt

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Biscuits and confectionery maker Parle Products said the geopolitical situation is going to have a huge effect on crude oil prices and impact several industries as trade costs are bound to rise. "For the previous 7-8 years it (crude oil) had been below 100 dollars but today it has crossed the 100 dollar mark, impacting several industries in addition to the food industry.

Russia attacks Ukraine; peace in Europe 'shattered' https://ift.tt/Hczwg9U

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Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. Ukraine's government pleaded for help as it said Russian tanks and troops rolled across the border in a ``full-scale war'' that could rewrite the geopolitical order.

PM Modi appeals to Russian president Vladimir Putin to end violence in phone conversation https://ift.tt/CmWQS8x

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The prime minister reiterated his long-standing conviction that the differences between Russia and the NATO group can only be resolved through honest and sincere dialogue, the PMO said.

India crush Sri Lanka by 62 runs in 1st T20I https://ift.tt/Y9Ak7U3

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Skipper Rohit Sharma also got 44 off 32 balls as Sri Lankan bowlers, without world's premier leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, were taken to cleaners by Indian batters.

China's demonstration of physically moving disabled satellite to another orbit new threat: IAF chief https://ift.tt/fukMcIX

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"China's latest demonstration of physically moving one of its disabled satellites into the graveyard orbit is bringing in newer threats in the race to weaponise the space domain, a domain hitherto considered relatively safe," Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said.

Pakistan finds main battle tanks and artillery guns from China faulty https://ift.tt/lCgHNV2

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Sources have told ET that there have also been delays in supply of field artillery guns by China's NORINCO (North Industries Corporation) and the production of main battle tanks have been temporarily halted as investigations are on to determine the reason for the faults.

Will bring peace, get all Kuki rebel groups for talks: Amit Shah https://ift.tt/eEDCWO8

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Amit Shah held door to door campaigning in Churachandpur and Leikai. Appealing to Gorkha voters, he said, "If there is any party for Gorkhas in India, that is the BJP."

Govt to scan work of its scholarship awardees abroad https://ift.tt/6YGHvSE

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ET has gathered that central agencies have recently alerted union ministries funding scholarships of Indian students in foreign institutes on cases of scholarship awardees affiliating with agencies or working on themes/areas which often project India in adverse light on international platforms.

Ukraine playing western card & vice versa: Russian Envoy https://ift.tt/DcbEYrl

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He further alleged that NATO was supplying massive arms to Ukraine to destabilise Russian interests. The Ukrainian rebel regions which were recognised by Russia were witnessing genocide and attempts were made by Kyiv to undermine Russian culture in these regions, claimed Babushkin.

Imran Khan leaves for Russia within hours of western sanctions https://ift.tt/fxoa5IU

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Imran Khan's visit to Moscow will take place hours after US President Joe Biden and other Western governments imposed tough economic sanctions on Russia for sending its military into parts of eastern Ukraine.

UP Polls: Petrol prices will cross Rs 200 if BJP comes into power, says Akhilesh Yadav in Gonda https://ift.tt/DxXmEA9

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Russia evacuates embassy in Ukraine as crisis escalates https://ift.tt/IO4gltJ

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Russia began evacuating its embassy in Kyiv, and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia on Wednesday as the region braced for further confrontation after President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force outside his country and the West responded with sanctions.

NSE case: Ramkrishna denies allegations, blames it on technical glitches https://ift.tt/Ypz8bG1

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Chitra Ramkrishna has distanced herself from any wrongdoing claiming the colocation facility at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) was extended when Ravi Narain was at the helm of the bourse and she had 'little' to do with it, people in the know told ET.

BPCL Divestment: Investors seek clear policy direction https://ift.tt/1f5o2Dx

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The Centre is planning to sell its entire 53% stake in BPCL. The Cabinet had cleared the strategic sale in November 2019. Expressions of interest (EoIs) were invited in March 2020.

Haryana gives Gurmeet Ram Rahim Z+ security https://ift.tt/PBzmQt9

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​​The security cover followed reports of threat to his life from 'pro-Khalistan activists'. Ram Rahim was convicted for the murder of former journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati and rape of two Dera disciples and awarded life imprisonment by a special CBI court in Panchkula in 2017.

Only 47.6% of eligible population have got double dose in Manipur, says Jairam Ramesh https://ift.tt/NjDBpMk

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In a series of tweets after Prime minister Narendra Modi’s speech he stated, “PM claimed full coverage when Manipur is among the worst in the country on vaccination rates. Only 47.6% of eligible population have got double dose.”

Putin says Ukraine peace agreement 'does not exist' anymore https://ift.tt/DN1pFtT

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Western-brokered peace agreements seeking to end a conflict in eastern Ukraine no longer existed, after he recognised the independence of the ex-Soviet country's separatist regions.

European Union nations unanimously approve Russian sanctions https://ift.tt/xRksfYq

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Josep Borrell said the sanctions would affect members of Russia's lower house of parliament and other individuals involved in approving the deployment of Russian troops to separatist-held regions of eastern Ukraine.

World can't afford another conflict, says Foreign Secretary of India HV Shringla on Russia-Ukraine crisis https://ift.tt/7ve0bqo

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Coastal Karnataka on edge after murder, stone pelting https://ift.tt/jxVUC8m

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Chief minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed for peace and said that the government will get the murder investigated and punish the guilty at the earliest.

After Punjab experience, hope AICC will avert 11th hour decisions: Jakhar https://ift.tt/zBPtdvZ

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The Congress leadership had changed Punjab CM, PCC chief and rejigged PCC teams and AICC in-charges just months ahead of the polls, triggering internal tussle that forced the leadership to play safe by renominating the majority of MLAs.

Calcutta HC takes suo motu cognizance of Anish Khan's alleged murder https://ift.tt/2SCGHUf

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At the same time, chief minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi to monitor the investigation. Khan's family, however, has demanded a CBI probe into his death.

CBI court awards five years' jail to Lalu Prasad in 5th case https://ift.tt/fG8s31C

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A special CBI court on Monday sentenced RJD president Lalu Prasad to five years imprisonment in the fifth and final case in the fodder scam. The court also imposed a fine of ₹60 lakh on him. The case relates to withdrawals from Doranda treasury during his tenure as chief minister of undivided Bihar. Prasad has already been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment in four other cases related to the fodder scam.

Putin to make televised address 'soon': State media https://ift.tt/Klb6RTJ

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Shortly after he met with security officials and said a decision would be taken "today" on recognising Ukraine separatists.

Ukrainian civilian killed in frontline shelling: officials https://ift.tt/90H2eJA

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A Ukrainian civilian died on Monday in a shelling attack on a government-held village, officials said, with the incident coming as fears were rising of an imminent Russian invasion.

Influx from Myanmar makes Manipur wary https://ift.tt/VwYhiSg

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The influx from neighbouring Myanmar has made people in Manipur wary. areas bordering Manipur is facing an influx from Myanmar following the military Junta taking over the power. Manipur shares a porous border with Myanmar

Manipur polls: Hill-valley disparity takes centre stage in political debate https://ift.tt/8BcUMEq

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The development inequality of the hill and valley divide is the grist of political debate in the poll-bound Manipur hill areas that account for one-third of the 60-member state assembly.

Maharaeshtra CM Uddhav Thackeray and I agree country needs a change, says KCR https://ift.tt/EhYV3Dc

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"Today, we spoke about the country's politics, how to ensure the country's progress and the current situation in the country. We have discussed ways on how to bring about an increase in the country's growth, and how to do some structural changes in the country. We are talking to them and our other allies too to finalise a way (on forging an anti-BJP front) for the way ahead," he told reporters after the meeting with Uddhav Thackeray.